Best Anitas Easy Slow Cooker Gumbo Recipes

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SLOW COOKER CHICKEN GUMBO WITH SHRIMP



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This Cajun-inspired dish practically makes itself. Just dump the ingredients in the slow cooker, toss in the shrimp a few minutes before serving and voila! Dinner is served.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 6h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut up
1 (14.5 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 green sweet pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound fresh or frozen medium shrimp (thawed if frozen), peeled and deveined
4 cups hot cooked white or brown rice

Steps:

  • Line a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with a Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner.
  • Add tomatoes, chicken, broth, green pepper, onion, celery, Cajun seasoning, garlic, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to prepared slow cooker. Stir gently with wooden spoon or rubber scraper to combine.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
  • Remove lid and stir in shrimp gently with a wooden spoon or rubber scraper. Cover and cook about 3 minutes more, or until shrimp is opaque. Serve over cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 119.1 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 562.2 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

SLOW-COOKER FREEZER-PACK GUMBO



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This shortcut gumbo eliminates the tricky step of cooking a roux for thickener. Instead, a small amount of rice cooked low and slow gives the stew just the right amount of body. With a bag of prepped ingredients in your freezer ready to go, you can serve this crowd-favorite even on a weeknight.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 pound andouille sausage, thinly sliced
1 large onion, chopped into 3/4-inch pieces
1 green bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 stalks celery, cut crosswise into 3/4-inch pieces
One 16-ounce bag frozen sliced okra
1/4 cup long-grain white rice
3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Hot sauce and crusty bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Layer the chicken, sausage, onion, bell pepper, celery, okra, rice, and Cajun seasoning into a large resealable plastic bag. Pour the diced tomatoes over the ingredients in the bag. Add 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Squeeze out the air from the bag and seal. Freeze until ready to use, up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before cooking.
  • Pour the contents of the bag into a 6-quart slow cooker. Add 1 cup water. Cook on low until the chicken is tender and the flavors meld, 6 to 8 hours. Season with salt. Serve with hot sauce and bread.

HEALTHIER SLOW COOKER GUMBO



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Packed with veggies, this healthier slow cooker gumbo is easy to throw together before a party so you have plenty of time with your guests.

Provided by luv2golfandcook

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Gumbo Recipes

Time 6h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 green bell peppers, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ pound chicken andouille sausage, quartered lengthwise and sliced
2 (14.5 ounce) cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 (10.75 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon salt-free Cajun seasoning
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste
½ pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
5 cups frozen riced cauliflower
2 sprigs chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add flour; cook, stirring constantly, until flour is deep golden and smells toasty, 7 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat if browning too quickly. Transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Add oil, bell peppers, onion, and garlic to the skillet; cook and stir until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir into slow cooker until coated. Stir in sausage, tomatoes, broth, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  • Cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours or on High for 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Stir in shrimp; cook until opaque, about 30 minutes on Low or 15 minutes on High.
  • Meanwhile, place riced cauliflower in a heatproof dish, cover, and microwave until heated through, about 4 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • Serve gumbo over cauliflower. Sprinkle with parsley and additional black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 59.3 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 273 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

SMOKED SAUSAGE GUMBO (SLOW COOKER)



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Simple, relatively healthy gumbo that can be made in the slow cooker. If your gumbo thickens upon standing, stir in additional broth. Found recipe in, "Simple 1-2-3 Slow Cooker," Cookbook.

Provided by Virginia Cherry Blo

Categories     Gumbo

Time 5h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 lb Polish sausage, cut into 1/2 pieces
1 medium onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
hot cooked rice
chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes with juice and broth in slow cooker. Sprinkle flour evenly over bottom of small skillet. Cook over high heat without stirring 3 to 4 minutes or until flour begins to brown. Reduce heat to medium; stir flour about 4 minutes. Stir in oil until smooth. Carefully whisk flour mixture into slow cooker.
  • Add sausage, onion, bell pepper, celery, carrot, oregano, thyme, and red pepper. Stir well. Cover; cook on LOW 4 1/2 hours to 5 hours.
  • Serve gumbo over rice. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424, Fat 32.1, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 59.6, Sodium 967.5, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 5.9, Protein 15.9

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE GUMBO



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Compared to other methods of preparing gumbo this one is relatively quick and simple. The results however are top-notch and sure to please. Serve with rice.

Provided by learntosink

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Gumbo Recipes

Time 6h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅓ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups water
¾ pound smoked sausage, quartered lengthwise and sliced
1 ½ cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups sliced okra
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped celery
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour to form a thick paste until smooth, about 3 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the flour turns a dark reddish-brown roux, about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Pour water into a slow cooker.
  • Stir in the roux, sausage, chicken, okra, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours.
  • Skim off fat with a spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 64.8 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1083 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

SLOW COOKER GUMBO



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I saw this recipe deomonstratd on tv during a PBS telethon. It looked so good, that I made a donation in order to get the cookbook. I have not tried this recipe yet, but it sure looked good. Surprisingly, this recipe does not start with a roux, so this isn't quite a traditional version. Adapted from "5 Tastes of the South."

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Gumbo

Time 9h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 -3 cups smoked sausage, cut into thin rounds
2 cups onions, chopped
2 cups celery, chopped
2 cups okra, chopped
2 cups bell peppers, chopped
2 quarts canned tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon dried parsley
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder or 4 bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 cups cooked chicken or 2 cups seafood (they used a little of both)
1 1/4 cups uncooked instant rice (Minute Rice)
red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper, to taste
file powder, to taste

Steps:

  • Brown the sausage slices in a skillet for a few minutes to brown each side.
  • Add the first 11 ingredients to the crock pot (sausage through garlic salt).
  • Cook on medium setting for 8 hours.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings, then add uncooked Minute Rice, cooked chicken or seafood, and a shake of red pepper flakes or cayenne to taste, stirring well.
  • Let cook another 30 minutes.
  • Serve in bowls over a scoop of cooked white rice and garnished with file powder- or just serve in bowls as is, as a soup.

IT'S SO EASY IT'S CHEATING GUMBO



It's so Easy It's Cheating Gumbo image

This is the easiest best tasting gumbo that you would swear came from a real roux. It is a fast delicious staple in my house weekly and can be multiplied easily for larger parties or used with seafood. Just don't tell anyone your secret ... shhh.

Provided by roblyn30

Categories     Gumbo

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 ounces dry roux, Gumbo Base, Oak Grove Smokehouse
1 rotisserie-cooked chicken
1 lb andouille sausages or 1 lb smoked sausage
32 ounces unsalted chicken stock
16 ounces water
1 tablespoon Kitchen Bouquet
salt
1 tablespoon pepper
hot sauce
1 cup rice

Steps:

  • Debone the chicken into bite size pieces.
  • Slice the sausage into bite size pieces.
  • I usually use 2/3 the chicken and ½ the sausage depending on how much meat you like in your gumbo.
  • Brown the sausage.
  • Cook the rice.
  • Add the chicken stock, kitchen bouquet, pepper, water, gumbo base and chicken meat to the sausage.
  • Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, stir and simmer 20-25 minutes.
  • Add salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste.
  • TIP: Can use brown or white rice. Recipe can be multiplied easily for larger parties. And freezes beautifully.
  • TIP: Oak Grove products can be found at Walmart or other Grocers in the South or the following website link: Oak Grove Smokehouse Gumbo Base - Cajun Supermarket.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 964.1, Fat 53, SaturatedFat 17.1, Cholesterol 196.2, Sodium 1565.3, Carbohydrate 47.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.3, Protein 70.5

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Anita's Easy Slow Cooker Gumbo Recipes: A Southern Delight

If you are looking for an authentic taste of the South, Anita's Easy Slow Cooker Gumbo Recipes are guaranteed to please. Whether you are a seasoned cook or just starting out, these recipes make it easy to create a delicious meal that will satisfy your taste buds.
The History of Gumbo
Gumbo is a traditional Louisiana dish that combines elements of West African, French, and Spanish cuisine. It is usually made with a roux, which is a mixture of flour and fat that is used as a thickener for the sauce. Other ingredients often include okra, seafood, and/or sausage. Gumbo is typically served over rice and is an essential part of Louisiana's culinary heritage.
Why Cook with a Slow Cooker?
One of the great things about Anita's Easy Slow Cooker Gumbo Recipes is that they are designed to be cooked in a slow cooker. Slow cooking is a convenient and delicious way to create hearty and flavorful meals. It is an ideal way to prepare gumbo, which requires slow cooking to develop its rich and complex flavors.
Benefits of Cooking with a Slow Cooker
- Convenience: Once you have added all the ingredients to the slow cooker and turned it on, you can leave it to cook while you attend to other tasks. No need to stand over a hot stove stirring and monitoring the pot. - Flavor: Slow cooking allows the flavors of the ingredients to meld and intensify. This is especially important when making gumbo, a dish that requires slow cooking for the flavors to develop fully. - Healthy: Slow cooking allows you to use less fat and reduce the need for added oils, making it a healthier cooking method. - Tender Meat: Slow cooking breaks down the connective tissues in meat, making it more tender and juicy. In gumbo, the slow cooked meat adds depth and flavor to the dish.
Recipe Options
Anita's Easy Slow Cooker Gumbo Recipes offer several variations to suit your tastes and dietary needs. Some of the recipe options include: - Chicken and Sausage Gumbo: A classic gumbo recipe that combines chicken, sausage, and the traditional trinity of onions, celery, and bell peppers in a roux-based sauce. - Seafood Gumbo: This gumbo is made with a variety of seafood, including shrimp, crab, and oysters. It is flavored with a roux, okra, and filé powder, a spice made from ground sassafras leaves. - Vegetarian Gumbo: This recipe uses vegetable broth and a variety of vegetables, including okra and mushrooms, to make a hearty and flavorful gumbo without any meat. - Gluten-free Gumbo: Using gluten-free flour or cornstarch as a roux alternative, this recipe offers a gumbo the whole family can enjoy.
Final Thoughts
Anita's Easy Slow Cooker Gumbo Recipes are a great way to bring the taste of the South to your kitchen. With a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can create a delicious, hearty meal that will satisfy your taste buds and warm your soul. Whether you are a seasoned cook or just starting out, Anita's recipes are easy, delicious, and guaranteed to please. So why wait? Give them a try and experience the magic of Southern cuisine.
Slow cooking is a great way to prepare delicious meals without having to dedicate too much time and effort. Gumbo is a Southern delicacy that's a perfect option for slow cooking. Rich in flavor and texture, gumbo recipes need time to cook and to let the flavors blend. Among the different gumbo variations, Anita's Easy Slow Cooker Gumbo is an excellent option for those who want a flavorful meal without spending too much time on the stove. Here are some valuable tips to consider when preparing Anita's Easy Slow Cooker Gumbo.

Tip #1: Use Fresh Ingredients

One of the essential tips when making Anita's Easy Slow Cooker Gumbo is using fresh ingredients. Fresh seafood, sausage, and vegetables are more nutritious and flavorful than frozen options. While frozen ingredients are convenient, fresh ingredients add more depth and dimension to the dish. Selecting fresh ingredients from the market or grocery store will make a considerable difference in the taste of Anita's Easy Slow Cooker Gumbo recipe.

Tip #2: Invest in a Good Slow Cooker

The right slow cooker is key to ensuring that Anita's Easy Slow Cooker Gumbo recipe cooks evenly and to perfection. Invest in a good-quality slow cooker that has a timer, temperature control, and is the right size for the amount of food you're cooking. Choose a slow cooker that will hold enough gumbo to serve your family or guests without overcrowding it.

Tip #3: Brown the Meat

While not essential, browning the meat before adding it to the slow cooker can add an extra layer of flavor and texture to Anita's Easy Slow Cooker Gumbo recipe. When you roast the meat before putting it into the slow cooker, it will reduce the fat from the meat, making it much healthier while also adding a crispy texture to the final dish.

Tip #4: Don't Skim on the Roux

Roux is a crucial ingredient in gumbo, and it plays a vital role in the recipe. When done right, roux adds a thick and silky texture to the dish, making it more hearty and flavorful. Be careful when making your roux, as undercooking it will give your gumbo a raw flour taste, while overcooking will have you starting all over again. Take time to ensure that the roux is done to perfection and will not affect the overall taste of your Anita's Easy Slow Cooker Gumbo.

Tip #5: Invest in Good Quality Spices

Spices are what give gumbo its distinct flavor, and good quality spices are essential to ensure that Anita's Easy Slow Cooker Gumbo recipe is not bland. The spice blend is unique to gumbo recipes, so it's essential to get it right. Invest in a good quality blend of dried spices like cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, thyme, and gumbo file powder. These spices will enhance the flavors of your gumbo recipe and make it more delectable.

Tip #6: Add Your Vegetables Towards the End of Cooking

Anita's Easy Slow Cooker Gumbo recipe includes vegetables like onions, pepper, and okra, which have a tendency to cook quickly. When you add them at the beginning of cooking, there's a risk that they will turn soft, mushy, and disintegrate. To avoid this from happening, add the vegetables towards the end of cooking. They will come out al dente, have a little bit of crunch, retain their colors, and flavors.

Tip #7: Serve with the Right Accompaniments

The accompaniments that you serve with Anita's Easy Slow Cooker Gumbo recipe can either make or break the dish. The perfect accompaniment brings out the best in the gumbo, balancing the flavors and textures. Commonly used options include boiled rice, cornbread, salad, and coleslaw. Experiment with varying accompaniments to find the perfect pairing for this delicious meal.

Conclusion:

Anita's Easy Slow Cooker Gumbo recipe provides an excellent option for those who want a scrumptious meal without spending hours in the kitchen. By using fresh ingredients, investing in a good slow cooker, browning the meat, not skimming on the roux, investing in good quality spices, adding vegetables towards the end of cooking, and serving with the right accompaniments, you can make a delicious meal that your family and friends will love. Follow these valuable tips to make Anita's Easy Slow Cooker Gumbo recipe a classic dish in your home.

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